Sleeping Mat

2013-18-10

From: Federated States of Micronesia | Mortlock Islands | Lekinioch

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 2013-18-10
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Federated States of Micronesia | Mortlock Islands | Lekinioch
Section Oceanian
Materials Pandanus
Description

Rectangular sleeping mat made of plaited split pandanus leaves. Finishing the mat at the ends and sides creates zigzag edges and, just in from the edges, a narrow line of overlapping stitches. Undecorated. Multiple hand printed and written inscriptions in what appears to be purple ballpoint.

Length 184 cm
Width 92 cm
Credit Line Gift of Stephen B. Richmond, 2013
Other Number 414 - Collector Number

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